Principal Practitioner

☞ Middlesbrough Council

View: 108

Update day: 11-06-2024

Location: Middlesbrough Yorkshire and the Humber

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Government Administration Hospital & Health Care

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

Loading ...

Job content

Job Description

Principal Practitioner

Directorate: Prevention Access and Provider Services

Service Area: Adult Social Care and Health Integration

Salary: £37,890 - £39,880

Hours: 37.00 hours per week

This post can also be considered for a secondment opportunity, candidates who wish to apply via secondment must first seek written approval from their line manager.

Over the last 2 years we have been working to improve the support provided to adults over 18 who are experiencing multiple disadvantages due to homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse and sexual exploitation. We are now in a positon to pilot a new team which will be line managed by our Safeguarding Manager with close links to Middlesbrough’s new Integrated Services Model and our Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) work.

The team will operate over a 12 month pilot to measure the effectiveness of a dedicated service who are able to work in a trauma informed way with increased flexibility to address system issues.

The Team will consist of a Principal Practitioner, Social Worker and x2 Social Care Workers. The team will also have close links to the MEAM coordinator who is currently in post.

As the Principal Practitioner you will be responsible for supervising the Social Worker and Social Care Workers, under the direction of the Access Safeguarding Manager. You will also be expected to embed the social work role within the Integrated Services Model. In addition to this you will manage a small complex caseload.

Middlesbrough Council is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have strong Council Values that underpin every aspect of the council and the services we provide. New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a full induction programme within the team.

Middlesbrough is passionate about improving the lives of all of its and therefore we are seeking to recruit individuals committed to providing a high quality service, who are effective in meeting tight deadlines and can ensure they represent the council’s values in order to provide a positive customer experience.

Middlesbrough Council offer superb training and development opportunities via our online training portal and through our workforce development lead. As a service we are also committed to supporting our staff and providing a healthy work culture. Our staff all have access to regular supervisions as well as other staff support forums.

Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council and who will also:

Have proven experience of working as a social work practitioner.

Have effective assessment and care management skills.

Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight time scales.

Be committed to multi-disciplinary working.

Be proactive and innovative in working with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals (CSS, CQSW, DipSW, Degree in Social Work). Applicants should also be registered with Social Work England.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date : Friday 23rd July 2021 by 12 midnight.

Job Description And Person Specification

Candidate Information
Loading ...
Loading ...

Deadline: 26-07-2024

Click to apply for free candidate

Apply

Report job
Loading ...
Loading ...

SIMILAR JOBS

Loading ...
Loading ...